The International School of Monaco (ISM) has been shortlisted for a major international education accolade, placing it among the world’s most forward-thinking schools when it comes to integrating technology into teaching and learning.
The nomination comes from the Tes Awards for International Schools 2025, which received nearly 600 entries from around the globe. Now in its second year, the Tes Awards — organised by the team behind the UK’s renowned ‘Oscars of education’ — celebrate excellence in schools teaching British or international curricula.
ISM’s place on the shortlist for Best Use of Technology reflects what judges describe as “inspiring” efforts by educators and institutions to innovate in the classroom and beyond. The school is one of only eight in the world recognised in this category, alongside high-profile institutions from India, Qatar and the UAE.
Dan Worth, International Editor of Tes Magazine and chair of the judging panel, noted that the shortlist reflects the exceptional quality of submissions this year. “The depth of innovation made this a highly competitive selection process,” he said. “We look forward to celebrating the winners next month and acknowledging the outstanding work of educators worldwide.”
Founded in 1994 with just 34 students, the International School of Monaco has grown into one of the Principality’s most respected educational institutions. Today, ISM educates more than 850 students representing 63 nationalities. It is also one of Monaco’s most globally recognised schools, having recently been named in both the Spear’s Top 100 Schools Indexand the Carfax Education Schools Index of the world’s top private schools.
Though specific details of ISM’s technology strategy have not yet been disclosed, the nomination suggests a comprehensive and impactful use of digital tools to support teaching and student engagement — a factor of increasing importance for globally mobile families and tech-conscious investors in education.
Among the stand-outs on offer at the school is seven floor-to-ceiling android touch screens and accompanying virtual reality headsets, which provide students with 360° virtual reality capability.
The awards are supported by several prominent international educational bodies, including the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), British Schools in the Middle East (BSME), and the International Baccalaureate (IB).
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